In the first half of April, the biggest promotion in the world held two fairly large tournaments that influenced the balance of power in the tops of various divisions. the thing is quite subjective and controversial, but you should not leave it unattended. Especially when you consider the fact that after UFC on FOX 24, the title lines of several divisions have undergone interesting changes.

Fighter Rankings Review After UFC on FOX 24

Let's start the review with the lightest division. convincingly defended his belt for the tenth time and continues to dominate in his weight, as well as in the P4P rating. His opponent, Wilson Reis, after the defeat rolled back one line and is now in 4th place. The tournament was also successful for the previous contender for the title. Tim Elliott defeated Louis Smolka, moved up 2 points to 7th in line for the belt.

The most serious drop occurred in the featherweight division. Jeremy Stevens lost to Renato Moicano (3rd failure in the last 5 fights, approx. category appeared new star early, but the Brazilian has already won three victories in the UFC and may well count on an eminent opponent in the future.

The largest jump occurred in the middle division, where . The Australian crocodile hunter took 3rd place in the ranking, overtaking Gegard Mousasi. "Jacare", in turn, lost two positions and stopped at the border of the TOP-5 middleweight.

Rating UFC fighters has changed in a positive way for the Russian representatives of the promotion. Alexander Volkov scored one of the most high-profile victories of his career, winning by unanimous decision against Roy Nelson. Now Drago is in the TOP 10 heavyweight and can qualify for fights with table neighbors Travis Brown and Stefan Struve. Rashid Magomedov also won his fight by outboxing Bobby Green and returned to the top 15 lightweight UFC list. We hope that this circumstance will help "Highlander"

Everything Russian fans MMA expected that after Khabib Nurmagomedov win the championship title lightweight, it will rise significantly in the ratings. Expectations were justified.

Behind him, the Russian left all his competitors, including Conor McGregor and Tony Ferguson. It is likely that Khabib will hold his first defense of the belt with one of them. Nurmagomedov is set to return to the octagon in November. Let's see how the UFC matchmakers work.

In the ranking of the best fighters, regardless of weight categories, Khabib rose to eighth place. This is a record for him. He has never climbed into the top 10 of this rating. Above him are only UFC champions, with the exception of McGregor. Why he is higher than Khabib in this ranking is a mystery, probably, even for Conor himself. But this will not really bother our athlete.

Everything is clear with Khabib. What about other Russian fighters?

US Featherweight Zabita Magomedsharipova nicknamed the ninja and kung fu master. The ex-champion of the ACB league has fallen in love with fans abroad: he is very cool and spectacular in his fights.

He spent three fights in the UFC, winning them, and for each of these fights he received bonuses in the amount of 50 thousand dollars from the leaders. It is very cool. But what's also cool is that Zabit moved up to 14th in the organization's lightweight rankings after defeating American Kyle Bochniak at UFC tournament 223. Now it remains to be hoped that the Russian will pick up an opponent from the TOP-10. Or maybe the opponent will be Yair Rodriguez, who is on the 11th line.

One of the favorite fighters of Ramzan Kadyrov, Magomed Bibulatov, is now in full swing preparing for the UFC Fight Night 128 tournament (April 22), where he will fight with the Japanese Yuta Sasaki.

Magomed unexpectedly lost his previous fight to John Moraga, but remained on the 15th line of the flyweight rating. Bibulatov is the favorite in the fight against the Japanese. The victory will definitely move him a few lines higher.

light heavyweight Gadzhimurad Antigulov held two fights in the UFC, winning them victories. This allowed him to rise to 13th place in the rankings.

When the Russian will hold his next fight is still unknown. UFC management considers Gadzhimurad a promising fighter, and there is no point in arguing with this. We are waiting for big fights and increase in the rating.

We have several people in the TOP-15 heavyweights at once. On the 13th line is located Shamil Abdurakhimov, who is now waiting for a decision on his next fight.

Will soon improve its position Alexey Oleinik. On May 13, at UFC 224 in Brazil, he will fight against the 14th number of the heavyweight rating Junior Albini. The Russian, by the way, is higher - in tenth place. The victory will allow Alexei to close the defeat from Curtis Blaydes and climb one or two lines in the ranking. The chances of success are good.

Well, the main hope of Russia in the difficult UFC champion- this Alexander Volkov, who had a great run and four wins in the UFC. Drago is in third place. Only Alistair Overeem, Francis Ngannou and champion Stipe Miocic are ahead.

It is not yet known where and when, and most importantly, with whom, Volkov will fight next time. Everything depends on him, as well as on the duel between Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. However, it is safe to say that Alexander is very close to the title fight.

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It's time to sum up the results of 2017 in mixed martial arts Oh. For 12 months, MMA fans have been able to watch the defeat of dominant champions, scandals, the emergence of new stars, shocking knockouts and much more. We present a ranking of the top 10 fighters, regardless of weight category.

No. 10 VOLKAN OZDEMIR (14-1)

Unexpectedly in the top ten fighters of the year got Volkan Ozdemir. As of early 2017, the general MMA public knew absolutely nothing about the Turkish-born Swiss fighter. He had several fights against strong opponents, but he did not differ in anything significant.

In February of this year, Ozdemir came out on short notice against the top midfield UFC Ovince Saint Preux. Most experts considered Volkan an underdog. However, during the meeting, he was able to be faster than the opponent, more technical and more active in the first two rounds. By the third five-minute period, the fighter's strength had dried up and could lose. This happened due to the fact that he did not pass the full training camp. The judges gave him the win.

Ozdemir got a fight with a light heavyweight prospect in May Misha Tsirkunov, who was considered one of the most powerful young fighters. The Latvian could have had a good fight, but he underestimated the opponent and went on the attack with a saber, forgetting about defense. In the first round, Ozdemir knocked out his opponent with several accurate hits.

In July took place main fight life for Ozdemir, in which he is. Such victories forced the experts to look at Volkan, who became the discovery of the year, as a fighter who achieved title fight for fewer fights.

#9 AMANDA NUNEZ (15-4)

The most successful year for UFC women's bantamweight champion Amanda Nunes was 2016. In 2017, the Brazilian had only one fight. As part of the second defense of the title, Amanda met in revenge with the famous master Thai boxing Valentina Shevchenko.

In their first confrontation, Nunes confidently won, busting her opponent on the ground. But by the second fight, Shevchenko came out more experienced in MMA and dangerous in the stance with the ability to defend against a techdown. Therefore, Nunes did not risk the whole fight and it seemed that she lost the fight. However, the judges

The year was not the brightest for the Brazilian, but she was able to remove all questions by defeating the most dangerous rivals in the division.

#8 DEMETRIUS JOHNSON (27-2-1)

The best fighter in the world, regardless of weight category Demetrius Johnson this year defended his UFC title in the flyweight division, but for certain reasons cannot be at the top of our rankings.

Firstly, " mighty little mouse", having beaten all the strongest opponents in his weight, in 2017 he fought with the middle peasants Wilson Reis And Ray Borg. Secondly, Johnson was offered a fight with the former bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw who was ready to come down in weight. However, Demetrius refused such a test and took an easier path.

This situation angered the UFC management, which understands that Johnson is unpopular and wants to organize competitive fights for him. Dana White even switched to threats, announcing that he would dissolve the flyweight division. The parties still managed to reconcile, but the company's management remained upset.

No. 7 STIPE MIOCIC (17-2)

Many will wonder why the brightest heavyweight and champion is only in 7th position. The fact is that Stipe Miocic only once went to the octagon. American Croatian. The Brazilian, although he has become an official contender, has not shined in the octagon in the past few years and has a lot of nondescript fights. The only consolation was the fact that the champion took revenge on the Brazilian, whom he had previously lost by a controversial decision of the judges.

At the beginning of 2018, Miocic is waiting for a duel. In this fight, Stipe will face youth, defeating which he can be much higher in the rankings.

#6 TONY FERGUSON (23-3)

Unexpectedly, but deservedly, the 33-year-old “interim” lightweight champion appeared in the rankings Tony Ferguson. El Kukuy also played only one match in 2017, but due to circumstances beyond his control. The main irritant for the American was the Russian Khabib Nurmagomedov, who blew their mega-fight due to weight loss. This was the second time that a Dagestani disrupted their planned fight.

However, in October, Tony managed to hold a title fight, in which he was opposed by an arrogant Kevin Lee. Ferguson during the fight was able to tire the opponent in the third round. Having received the “temporary” title, El Kukuy became the main contender for the championship belt, which is held by Conor McGregor. This meeting could take place in the spring or summer of 2018.

#5 TJ DILLASHAW (15-3)

№4 GEORGES ST PIERRE (26-2)

Canadian mixed martial arts superstar Georges St-Pierre After a four-year absence, he returned to the UFC. In his first fight after a downtime, the veteran met with the Briton Michael Bisping in the fight for the middleweight title.

The Canadian's return was bound to take less damage from Bisping, who is clearly not the best fighter in the division. The Briton won the title thanks to the excessive self-confidence and laxity of the former belt holder Luke Rockhold. After that, he avoided truly dangerous opponents.

The intrigue remained only in what state St. Pierre will be after the downtime and how he will be able to compete in the middleweight division. During the fight, Georges showed that he did not lose anything from his technical arsenal. We saw both footwork and the famous superman punch. As a result, the fight ended with the victory of the Canadian sambishen in the third round.

After this fight, Saint-Pierre relinquished the title because he fell ill with intestinal colitis,.

#3 TYRON WOODLEY (18-3-1)

UFC Featherweight Champion American Tyron Woodley 2017, in the first match with which he could only count on a draw. In the rematch, Woodley and Thompson again created a boring spectacle associated with careful fighting. This time the champion turned out to be more active, to whom the judges gave the victory.

In the second match, which took place in July, Woodley faced the best Brazilian jitser Damian Maya. The danger from the ground challenger should have come from Maya, despite the fact that Woodley is a basic wrestler. However, this did not happen and Tyrone stopped several dozen attempts to transfer the fight to the ground. In the rack is the champion.

#2 ROBERT WHITTAKER (19-4)

In April, Whittaker, to the surprise of many experts, . In this fight, the Australian was considered as a big underdog and almost did not give him a chance to win. However, Robert was able to destroy the "aligator".

In the second match against Yoel Romero Whittaker was given even less chance of winning, since the opponent is very physically powerful and technical. However, Robert took advantage of the main disadvantage of the Cuban - weak stamina. Romero did not have enough for 5 rounds and he was forced to lose the episodes that allowed him.

Note that in February 2018 at UFC 221 Australian.

#1 MAX HOLLOWAY (19-3)

The most successful year of 2017 was for the Hawaiian guy Max Holloway who managed to win the featherweight title. In January, Max faced the best fighter in the history of the division. Jose Aldo. Despite all the regalia and experience of the Brazilian, "Blessed". In the third round, after good hits from the American, the referee stopped the fight and gave the victory to Max.

In December, Holloway was scheduled to meet with Frankie Edgar, but the challenger was injured and withdrew from the fight. who was preparing to fight Ricardo Lamas around the same time. The new confrontation with the Brazilian was tougher, as the veteran used his powerful low kicks more often. However, Jose's skills and stamina were not enough to withstand an opponent who is constantly advancing. In the end, again in the third round, Holloway.

In 2018, the most anticipated fight for Holloway may be. Let's not forget that it was Max who created the biggest problems for the Irishman at featherweight.

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The UFC has become very popular. The most ferocious warriors on the planet fight against each other in the hope of finding out whose martial arts better and which of them is the strongest. The best fighters UFC for 2017, according to the Big Rating magazine:

Robert Whittaker

Robert John Whittaker, born in 1990. He is an Australian fighter with New Zealand roots. Known by the nickname "The Reaper".

The fighter competes in middleweight (his own weight is 84 kg).

What we know about Robert is that he was accustomed to sports since early childhood. Robert's father John sent the boy to karate while still a toddler. After eight years of training, Robert changed his qualification to Hapkido, and in 2003 he began to engage in MMA.

Robert started his professional career in 2009 with the Xtreme Fight Championships promotion in Australia.

His first fight took place on March 14, 2009 against Chris Tallowin. A crushing victory in the first round gave Robert an incredible impetus for further studies.
Further, Whittaker signed up for Cage Fighting Championships, in which he won 6 victories.
With a record of 9-2, Whittaker took part in the show The Ultimate Fighter. There the Australian team confronted their opponents from England.

The first fight lasted only 19 seconds. Robert knocked out Luke Newman in the first round. Moreover, for this knockout, he received a bonus of $ 25,000 for the “Knockout of the Season”.

On the this moment at the fighter 19 wins and 4 losses.

Jose Aldo

Brazilian fighter, nicknamed "Scarface". He competes in the featherweight division (weight 65 kg), under the auspices of the UFC.

Notably, Aldo turned out to be the fourth and final WEC Featherweight Champion and became the first UFC Featherweight Champion immediately after the unification of the UFC and the WEC.
Surprisingly, until 2015, Aldo was the leader of the list of the best fighters, regardless of the weight category.

José Aldom is a two-time featherweight champion and has 26 wins, as well as 2 losses.

Michael Bisping

Fighter from England, with the aristocratic nickname "Count". He performs in the middleweight (own weight 84 kg), in the UFC league. At the moment he is the champion of his weight category. Also on his list is the Cage Rage light heavyweight championship and Ultimate Fighter 3.

June 4, 2016 was significant for Michael, because he won the UFC championship belt.
At the moment, the athlete has 30 wins And 7 losses.

Dominic Cruz

American fighter of Mexican origin, who has the formidable nickname "Dominator". Performs in the lightest weight category (tare weight 61 kg).
In the past, Dominik is a two-time UFC champion and former champion WEC in own weight class.

Dominick Cruz currently has 22 wins and 2 defeat.

Tyron Woodley

American mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler. Tyrone is nicknamed "The Chosen One" and competes in the welterweight division (77kg bodyweight). Since 2013, he has been competing in the UFC and is the champion in his weight category.

Tyrone's first fight was in 2013 with Jay Heron. The fight lasted exactly 36 seconds and ended with a lightning knockout.

On November 16, 2013, Tyrone had another fight that went in the same vein. Woodley received the "Best Knockout of the Night" award for this fight.

At the moment, the fighter 18 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw.

Daniel Cormier

The history of the rise of the fighter with the nickname "DC" is quite fascinating. Initially, he took part in Olympic Games from the USA.

In the UFC, Daniel began his career in heavyweight, but then moved up to light heavyweight. He argued this by saying that he did not want to compete with his friend Cain Velasquez.
Rising to the top of Olympus, Daniel defeated many eminent opponents, which include such fighters as Frank Mir, Josh Barnett and others.

The only fighter who was beyond Cormier's strength was Jon Jones. The first fight ended in a defeat on points, but the second one still cannot take place, because the date has already been postponed twice.

TO strengths fighter can be attributed Olympic training: high level wrestling, pressure and boxing.

It's funny, but outside the octagon, Daniel is a friendly and pleasant person, as well as a great friend.

At the moment the fighter has 19 wins And 2 losses.

Cody Garbrandt

American fighter, the lightest weight category (his weight is only 61 kg). Started professional career Cody just four years ago. Of course, then no one knew him yet and the general public did not even suspect him. However, the finest hour came in 2016. The audience saw 4 lightning wins, 3 of which came by knockout in the first round.

Now he has gone from an unknown upstart to the UFC bantamweight champion.
Cody's strengths include high speed and accuracy, as well as endurance and developed fighting intelligence.

Currently, Cody Garbrand has 11 wins and 0 losses.

Max Holloway

Jerome Max Holloway is an American fighter who competes in the featherweight division. Max's own weight is 65 kg. Nicknamed "The Blessed One", he moved through the UFC featherweight division to the championship in that weight class.

Now he is listed as the fourth best fighter in the world, regardless of the weight category according to Sherdog.

Now Max has 17 wins and 3 losses

Stipe Miocic

American mixed martial artist from Croatia. Now he is in the heavyweight division. Now his weight is 120 kg.

The fighter with the specific nickname "Stone Cold" began his career on October 8, 2011 against Joey Beltran. The victory was awarded unanimously.

At the moment the fighter has 17 wins and 2 losses.

Conor McGregor

A unique fighter in the history of the UFC, because he is the only owner of two championship belts at once, in different weight categories. McGregor's nickname is "The Notorious".

At the moment, he is the reigning lightweight champion and a very extraordinary person in the UFC. Everyone knows McGregor for a very flamboyant manner of fighting, which includes various techniques and styles.

McGregor's unusual temper is combined with a fierce character. He starts the fight long before its official start, because he always provokes his opponent in every possible way.

The cheeky Irishman is just making history. What is the fight of Jose Aldo, in the featherweight division at the UFC 194 tournament. Conor simply smeared the opponent in 13 seconds and received the championship title.

At the moment, the fighter 21 wins and 3 losses.

Demetrius Johnson

The second place in our rating was taken by the famous American Demetrius Hrisna, who performs in the lightest weight category. Surprisingly, the fighter weighs only 56 kg. Now he is the reigning champion in his weight class, and he is also recognized as the most stable fighter.

A trained fighter can fight both in the stance and on the ground. Differs in huge speed and excellent reaction. Ideally adapts to any opponent.

Now Demetrius has 26 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw.

John Jones

The winner of today's ranking is the famous Jonathan Dwight Jones, nicknamed "Bones". He competes in the light heavyweight category at 93 kg.
This is one of the most talented and technical fighters in the world. What is the light heavyweight championship worth at just 23 years old. He became the youngest UFC champion in the history of the organization.

All his fights end with undeniable victories. The only defeat is not very good story, because he was disqualified for elbow strikes at prohibited angles. To be honest, Jon Jones has no defeats.

However, like any talent, John found himself in an awkward situation when his dark side. Sad to say, the UFC legend has been in trouble with the law for drug use. This led to the deprivation of belts, as well as the rejection of some contracts with sponsors.